How far is Orange City, IA from Norfolk, NE?

The driving distance from Orange City, IA to Norfolk, NE is about 122 miles (196.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.7 miles (155.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
121.99 mi
02h 32m
Flight
96.75 mi
155.71 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.75 mi
Kilometers
155.71 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.99 mi
Kilometers
196.33 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norfolk
Thu, Oct 15, 10:19 PM CDT
Return by in Orange City
Fri, Oct 16, 12:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orange City
2026-10-15T19:46
Arrive Norfolk
Thu, Oct 15, 10:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orange City
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hubbard
NE

Village in Nebraska, USA

From Orange City
61 mi
01h 16m
To Norfolk
61.1 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 21 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Orange City and Norfolk.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orange City and Norfolk.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street Northwest

    131 m · 25 sec · 2nd Street Northwest

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Albany Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Albany Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Albany Place

    2626 ft · 54 sec · Albany Place

  4. 4

    Continue on County Road K64

    3.7 mi · 5 min · County Road K64

  5. 5

    Turn right

    10.4 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    36.1 mi · 43 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Highway 110

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Highway 110

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Highway 35

    24.2 mi · 29 min · Highway 35

  9. 9

    Continue on Highway 35

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway 35

  10. 10

    Continue on Oak Street

    2956 ft · 52 sec · Oak Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway 35

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Highway 35

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 35

    6.9 mi · 8 min · Highway 35

  13. 13

    Continue on East 7th Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · East 7th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 35

    7 mi · 8 min · Highway 35

  15. 15

    Continue on Highway 35

    21.6 mi · 26 min · Highway 35

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Norfolk Avenue

    47 m · 3 sec · East Norfolk Avenue

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto East Norfolk Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Norfolk Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on West Norfolk Avenue

    2711 ft · 1 min · West Norfolk Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South 7th Street

    1592 ft · 44 sec · South 7th Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Orange City and Norfolk.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 35
63.2 mi · 52%
County Road K64
39.8 mi · 33%
Highway 110
2.3 mi · 2%
East 7th Street
2.07 mi · 2%
Albany Avenue
1.23 mi · 1%
East Norfolk Avenue
1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

County Road K64

Continue straight

36.1 mi · 00h 43m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.3 mi
96.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hubbard
01h 16m from Orange City
Leave By
1:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Orange City and Rain Showers near Norfolk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Orange City to Norfolk?

The road trip is about 122 miles (196.3 km) and usually takes 02h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hubbard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61 miles from Orange City and 61.1 miles from Norfolk.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 96.7 miles (155.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.12 one way or $36.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Orange City and Rain Showers near Norfolk.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orange City and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 96.75 mi (155.71 km).

Orange City

#1 Orange City

City in Western Iowa

Population6,182
Coordinates43.0072100, -96.0583500
Altitude440
CountryUnited States
Norfolk

#2 Norfolk

City in Madison County, Nebraska, United States

Population24,363
Coordinates42.0283400, -97.4170000
Altitude464
CountryUnited States
Start: Orange City (-96.05835, 43.00721)
End: Norfolk (-97.417, 42.02834)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.31 gal
16.3 L · about $18.12
Round trip
$36.25
8.62 gal · 32.6 L
Estimated CO2
38.3 kg one way
Round trip: 76.6 kg / 169 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.21 $18.12 $36.25
Mid-grade $4.47 $19.28 $38.57
Premium $5.10 $21.99 $43.97
Diesel $6.07 $26.17 $52.33

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Iowa · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Orange City and Norfolk. The current time is 19:46:42.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.